Brazil vs Brazil · 931 km apart
Brazil
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Brazil
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Rio de Janeiro | Brasília | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.76 | $5.13 | Brasília |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $23.04 | $20.52 | Brasília |
| Cappuccino | $1.73 | $1.54 | Brasília |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $131 | $116 | Brasília |
| Monthly public transport pass | $21.12 | $18.81 | Brasília |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $55.68 | $49.59 | Brasília |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.13 | $14.36 | Brasília |
| Fitness club membership | $16.13 | $14.36 | Brasília |
| Cinema ticket | $4.22 | $3.76 | Brasília |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $235 | $203 | Brasília |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $163 | $141 | Brasília |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $490 | $424 | Brasília |
| Total single-person budget | $547 | $483 | Brasília |
| Average net salary | $832 | $741 |
Brasília is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Rio de Janeiro runs about $547 versus $483 in Brasília — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Rio de Janeiro leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Rio de Janeiro · Full cost of living in Brasília